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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.64, 35,993.68 and 9,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.64, 35,993.68 and 9,201.04 is: 13,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.64 : 35,993.68 = 9,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.64/35,993.68 = 9,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.64x = 35,993.68 × 9,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.64x = 331,179,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,179,289.43/23,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.64

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